Music lovers across the globe are counting down to one of the most highly anticipated events on the entertainment calendar — the announcement of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards nominations.
The Recording Academy has officially confirmed that the full list of nominees will be revealed on November 7, 2025, with the announcement streaming live on the Academy’s official YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com.
This annual reveal marks the beginning of the GRAMMY season, setting the tone for what is widely considered the biggest night in global music. The nominations spotlight outstanding achievements by artists, producers, songwriters, and industry professionals whose creativity has shaped the past year in music.
Fans and industry stakeholders are eager to see which names will dominate major categories including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and the fast-rising Best African Music Performance category, which continues to celebrate the continent’s growing influence on global music.
The Recording Academy has also encouraged music communities, fan bases, and media outlets to join the excitement by sharing promotional materials and countdown assets across social media platforms to amplify anticipation ahead of the announcement.
As the most prestigious honor in the music industry, the GRAMMY Awards remain a symbol of excellence and artistic achievement. With just days to go until the nominations are unveiled, fans are already buzzing with predictions and expectations over who will lead the pack heading into the 2026 ceremony.
The 2026 GRAMMYs are expected to highlight a diverse range of genres and global sounds, reflecting the evolving landscape of modern music.
African artists, in particular, have gained increasing recognition on the GRAMMY stage, and many are eager to see how categories like Best African Music Performance continue to evolve.
The upcoming nominations will likely include some of the world’s most streamed and talked-about songs of 2025.
As excitement mounts, the Recording Academy’s digital engagement campaign aims to unite fans in celebration of musical excellence, creativity, and the power of sound to connect cultures around the world.
